Gas prices have hit their lowest point in five years and analysts say they could dip even lower, just in time for the holiday travel season.The price of regular unleaded gasoline in Sacramento was $2.95 a gallon, according to AAA's Daily Fuel Gauge report.Watch report: Low gas prices spark holiday travelThe price dropped eight cents in just one week, according to the survey.The national average for a price of regular unleaded was $2.81, the lowest in five years according to AAA.The travel forecast predicted a slight increase in the number of drivers who would hit the road for Thanksgiving.AAA estimates 41.3 million holiday travelers will drive to their destinations out of the 46 million Americans expected to travel this year.While drivers can give thanks for the lower prices this week, analysts said the prices could stick around for the winter months.A Lundberg study of major oil producers suggested oil production should remain up, contributing to the lower prices through winter.

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Gas prices have hit their lowest point in five years and analysts say they could dip even lower, just in time for the holiday travel season.

The price of regular unleaded gasoline in Sacramento was $2.95 a gallon, according to AAA's Daily Fuel Gauge report.